Marinette Boat Forum

After reading all four pages of information on the protection of our aluminum boat hulls and how to keep corrosion under control.....(I still have a lot to learn).... I got wondering why I never see aluminum hull pontoon boats with badly corroded hulls in my fresh water lake? I have never seen any c...

I wondered if anyone has used a two part urethane closed cell spray foam insulation in the walls and cabin ceiling area. It seems to me it would be a great way to prevent sweating and condensation behind the cover panels. I would not attempt to spray any in the bilge area or any area that is visible...

That's the boat I now own...I hope to have it ready for the water in the spring. I am doing a full restoration to the boat. It has been totally gutted. All the old carpet, wood rot, black mold,factory Asbestos flooring, eng. & trans, helm, trim , have all been removed. Much of the foam blocks un...

THANKS VERY MUCH, Metalhead... I enjoyed seeing what the boat looked like from the factory, original. I have contacted the new owner of the boat you show Gary Dick "Lady Nastalgia" a couple of days ago....I guess it was an Ugly Duckling before that. My boat was the Aquavilla out of Kentuck...

I noticed my new project...1960 Marinette Family cruiser did not have a galvanic isolator installed from the factory.... Does it need one...does it help reduce corrosion on the hull? I have one available on my '73 Marinette...hate to put a hull in the hull.... also hate to have the hull eaten up fro...

I have a couple options available (paid for/in stock) for this new project...and need advice. The boat came with a SBC with a timing chain driven water-pump and velvet drive trans. (motor mounted backwards) The pump is not working very well and engine runs too hot with lots of blow-by coming from th...

Is the hull of a 1960' 29' Marinette Family Cruiser concidered a planing hull or a displacement hull?

Now off to the engine category to find out the best drive-line options....
Thanks!
Bud

I sold/traded my '79 28' Twin engine Sedan for a 29' 1960 Family Cruiser and have many questions about how to restore it back to a nice Family Cruiser. I'm very happy and lucky to have found a TRAILERABLE Marinette. I am just about done stripping the boat down to bare bones and need much advice.... ...

I sold / traded the '79 28' Marinette Sedan on a 1960 Marinette Family Cruiser.